DefenseNews

US Army launches design phase for Bradley replacement

December 10, 2020
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is launching a phase for the concept design of its future Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, which is intended to replace the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The service held a virtual industry day Dec. 9 for the $4.6 billion and plans to release a request for proposals to move into the design phase by the end of the month, according to a Dec. 9 Army statement…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Columbia researchers find white men are the worst at reducing AI bias

December 10, 2020
Bias in AI is pervasive. From dermatological models that discriminate against patients with dark skin to exam-scoring algorithms that disadvantage public school students, one needn’t look far for examples of prejudice encoded in AI systems. But how do these biases arise in the first place? Researchers at Columbia University sought to uncover this by tasking 400 AI engineers with creating…
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MobileNews

Xbox cloud gaming is coming to iOS and PC this spring

December 10, 2020
A few months after Xbox cloud gaming landed on Android devices, Microsoft has revealed that it will bring the service to iOS and Windows PC this spring. Cloud gaming is included with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which typically costs $15/month, and there are more than…
MobileNews

How to disable Smart HDR on iPhone 12

December 10, 2020
Smart HDR is a camera feature that first appeared on iPhone in 2018 with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, but to this day it can be a nuisance for photographers that actually prefer images that aren’t so high in dynamic range. Here’s everything you need to know about the feature and how to disable it. What is the iPhone Smart HDR feature? Before deciding to disable Smart HDR on…
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MobileNews

Hands-on with the top iOS 14.3 RC features and changes [Video]

December 10, 2020
Yesterday, Apple issued the release candidate for iOS 14.3 to developers, signifying that its widespread release to the public is imminent. With this in mind, we take a look at the top iOS 14.3 RC features, a release full of new changes, and support for upcoming products…
MobileNews

Nike Run Club app updated with home screen widgets for iOS 14

December 10, 2020
Nike today released an update to its Nike Run Club app for iPhone, which now features home screen widgets for iOS 14 users. These widgets bring statistics about your exercises that can be seen directly on the iPhone’s home screen. If you’re unfamiliar with the app, Nike Run Club lets you track your running progress with guided audio, monthly and weekly challenges, personalized goals, and…
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